Estée Lauder founded the house that bears her name in 1946. In 1953, she created Youth Dew. This sensual oriental elixir was first launched as a bath oil, then, by popular acclaim, as a perfume. Youth Dew is often seen as the first major American perfume. The American olfactory adventure continued with successes like Private Collection (1972), White Linen (1978), Beautiful (1986) and Pleasures (1996). In addition to perfume, Estée Lauder is present in cosmetics, but it is also a group that owns numerous cosmetics brands (Clinique, Donna Karan, MAC, Jo Malone, Tommy Hilfiger and more). A visionary, pioneering woman, Mrs. Lauder passed away in 2004, at nearly 100 years of age. Creative continuity is being assured by her descendants, who are bearing the flame of this family affair. Particularly her granddaughter Aerin, who has also launched a ‘private’ perfume: Private Collection Tuberose Gardenia, late 2007.
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Wood Mystique opens with notes of peony and pink pepper. The heart, composed around rose absolute and infusion of rose, also reveals tonalities of jasmine, mimosa and ylang-ylang. The seriously o... Read On
Sensuous Nude opens with bergamot and mandarin, spiced with baie rose (pink pepper) and black pepper. The floral heart mingles jasmine and muguet... but also coconut water and honey that bring a... Read On
The fragrance starts with a burst of Mediterranean citrus fruit paired with lavender and petit-grain for a very citrusy opening. The heart pairs pittosporum (a flowering shrub whose blossoms give... Read On
Wild Elixir opens with mandarin, marigold and freesia. The heart reveals notes of genet (broom flower), gardenia, orris and jasmine. The dry-down mingles amber wood, musk and sandalwood. Read On
Sensuous Noir reprises and intensifies the original’s woodsy facet, pairing it with spicy, honeyed and floral notes. Jasmine, purple rose and lilac bring a sweet touch. Patchouli, pepper, benzoi... Read On
The fragrance starts with fresh and sparkling notes of pink grapefruit, raspberry and lychee. The heart reveals the harmony of violet, green lily and peony flowers. The dry down is a warm combina... Read On
An elegant blend of modern and classic ingredients, Private Collection Jasmine White Moss is presented as ‘an intensely lush green floral chypre fragrance’. The fragrance opens with galbanum, bla... Read On
This delicate combination of peony and baie rose is wrapped with wet green leaves, while a warm skin accord balance the feminine floralcy with soft sensuality. Read On
The scent blends succulent notes of guava and pineapple, with night-blooming jasmine and gardenia Brazil NaturePrint ®. The creamy drydown is a combination of sandalwood and coconut milk. Read On
This sheer combination of violet and jasmine is enriched with tuberose and spicy carnation, while wet cucumber offers its green freshness. Read On